Family escapes injury following Moneymore arson attack

A couple and three children were forced to leave their home in the early hours

A family has escaped injury in Moneymore following an arson attack.

A car parked outside a house in Conyngham Street was deliberately set alight at around 3.30am.

A couple and their three children who were inside at the time were not hurt.

The blaze destroyed the vehicle and also caused fire damage to the property.

Detective Sergeant Robinson said:

"We are working to establish a motive for this attack and would like to hear from anyone with information. Detectives can be contacted at Mid Ulster CID offices, Coostown by calling 101, quoting reference 149 29/04/19."

Alternatively information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.